Java Programmer Salaries

Java Programmer salaries in San Francisco, CA, United States

Base pay
USD 91K - USD 168K/yr
USD 122K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
USD 59K/yrAverage
USD 44K - USD 83K/yrRange
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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for a Java Programmer in San Francisco, CA, United States is Management and consulting with a median total pay of USD 160,915.
The top paying company in Management and consulting for Java Programmer is Alpha-Net Consulting Group.

Management and consulting

USD 160,915

Management and consulting

The top paying company in Management and consulting for Java Programmer is Alpha-Net Consulting Group.

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Frequently asked questions about Java Programmer salaries

The average salary for a Java Programmer is USD 180,771 per year or USD 87 per hour in San Francisco, CA, United States, which is 102% higher than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to USD 330,812 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in San Francisco, CA, United States is between USD 135,579 (25th percentile) and USD 250,753 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 51 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Programmer employees in San Francisco, CA, United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Programmer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 250,753 per year, USD 20,896 per month or USD 121 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Programmer in San Francisco, CA, United States is USD 135,579 per year, USD 11,298 per month or USD 65 per hour.